A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3842192 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3844097 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 3842015 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5155 time: 2020-03-01 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb92b042a1639f0ead3dc9b1b812285e3d84bb6db54a52742ecc8ce6e7688cab0Block Operator
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